The Town FilesMidway, Louisiana
Community in LaSalle Parish · population 1,157 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,100
- Household income
- $25,590
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 32.5
Midway is a community of 1,157 people in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $183,100, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for retirees than 95% of Louisiana towns, more of a college town than 94% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 76% of Louisiana towns.
How Midway ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Midway is worth $183,100, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 7.2 times the median household income of $25,590, which is more affordable than 2% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $252 a month. 29.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Midway | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $252 | $887 |
| Median household income | $25,590 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.2× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 29.3% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Midway
| People | Midway | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.2% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 10.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.5% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | — min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.6% | 84.6% |
Weather in Midway
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 36.2°F. About 59.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 31, 2018 about 2.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 2, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 7, 1998.
Severe weather in LaSalle Parish since 1996
LaSalle Parish has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Jobs and pay in LaSalle Parish
LaSalle Parish had 4,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,856 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Midway itself the ACS puts it at 10.9%.
Towns near Midway
- Jena, LA1.5 mi · 4,155 people · home $139,700
- Urania, LA15.5 mi · 698 people · home $94,300
- Olla, LA16.3 mi · 1,295 people · home $119,200
- Wallace Ridge, LA18.7 mi · 572 people · home $200,000
- Jonesville, LA18.7 mi · 1,728 people · home $112,800
- Deville, LA22.8 mi · 1,761 people · home $124,600
- Ball, LA23.5 mi · 3,961 people · home $175,800
- Clarks, LA24.4 mi · 1,052 people · home $50,400
Midway questions
Is Midway, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Midway scores better for retirees than 95% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 71%. 7.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Midway?
The median owner-occupied home in Midway is valued at $183,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $25,590, so homes cost about 7.2 times income. Median rent is $252 a month.
What is the weather like in Midway?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 36.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Midway get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 31, 2018. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)